Tom Parker Bowles has dismissed public rumours that his mother, Queen Camilla, is a heavy drinker and smoker. The food writer, speaking ahead of his new book Cooking and the Crown, described the image as 'inaccurate'. 'Never drunk a glass of gin in her life. Doesn't smoke... Never seen her so much as tipsy,' he told The Times in September.
The Queen recently withdrew from official engagements due to a chest infection, with Buckingham Palace confirming she would rest under doctors' supervision. 'Her Majesty The Queen is currently unwell with a chest infection, for which her doctors have advised a short period of rest,' a spokesperson said. She hoped to attend Remembrance events as normal.
While reports indicate Queen Camilla once smoked cigarettes, a personal trainer told The Express she now leads a very healthy lifestyle. Both she and King Charles enjoy hearty meals using fresh produce, often from their estate.
Tom's cookbook also highlights the Queen's interest in nutritious recipes, including a dish nicknamed 'buttered eggs' by Princess Margaret. The recipe, made with four main ingredients in 10 to 20 minutes, was a staple for Boxing Day breakfasts.
